Chateau Pavie Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020 CRV10 98 hectares in the Champans

98 hectares in the Champans climat

followed by subtle notes of toasted almonds and wet stone

right down to washing the grapes before they're pressed

The result is joyful

Chateau Pavie Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020 CRV10 98 hectares in the ChampansOne of the most discussed wines of the 2020 vintage, from Saint milion's most prominent estate. Chteau Pavie remains a Premier Grand Cru Class A under the current classification (after Cheval Blanc, Ausone, and Anglus departed). Owned by Grard Perse since 1998, the estate sits on a south facing limestone plateau that gives Pavie its signature combination of power and minerality. The 2020 is 50% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, balance Cabernet Sauvignon,